The goals, minute by minute
- 36'Andreas SchjelderupGoal · 1-0
- 45'+2'Jude BellinghamGoal · 1-1
- 93'Jude BellinghamGoal · 1-2
The preview
Written before the match. We've left it as it was, even where the game said otherwise.
Context
Norway (knocked out Brazil, Haaland on fire) vs England (beat Mexico 3-2) · quarter-final
Team level
England: top squad and depth (Bellingham, Kane, Saka, Foden); a contender.
Norway: solidity, momentum and a lethal finisher (Haaland); keeper Nyland in form.
Key factors
- England is more complete with a deeper bench.
- Norway lives off Haaland and set pieces.
- If England controls the tempo it's a clear favourite.
Prediction
Result in 90': 2-1 (alternative: 2-0 England)
- England win: ~62%
- Draw: ~22%
- Norway win: ~16%
Advances: England (~66%)
Player to watch: Jude Bellingham, quality (beware Haaland).
Final verdict, Confidence: medium-high
England is favourite on squad and depth. Norway, with an inspired Haaland, already
dumped Brazil out, so full respect; but an English advance is the most likely outcome.